2028 Rankings Update: Five Notable Newcomer Wings and Bigs

The younger brother of star big man Jaxon Clark, Jalen isn't quite the big body that Jaxon is, but he's a good athlete on the perimeter with some real length. His long wingspan allows him to compete on the glass, get into passing lanes, contest shots, and finish effectively around the rim. He averaged 10.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.2 steals per game in his sophomore year, and will step into a starring role as a junior.     Ford started 15 games for the Hawks as a sophomore, and while he isn't much of an offensive threat at this point (averaged just over two shot attempts per game), he's a plus athlete who can compete on the glass and provide some real value on the defensive end with his ability to guard pretty much anyone at the high school level. He's an intriguing defensive-minded forward.     Speaking of intriguing forwards, DeKoter could end up becoming one of the highest risers in the rankings during his junior year for the Clippers. He's a player who barely saw varsity run, but I saw him play against Waverly-Shell Rock in a JV game and he was dominant. Capable of scoring from anywhere on the floor, he uses his length effectively on both ends of the floor and has the potential to be a dominant defensive weapon.     The next Van Regenmorter to come through Western Christian, Toby is a physical, intelligent combo forward who can score from all three levels and control the game with the ball in his hands. He sees the floor well, competes on the glass, and is a tough, athletic defender.     Lange had a really nice sophomore year for the Panthers, averaging 14.0 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game on 59% shooting. He has good size, carves out space on the block well, and is an efficient finisher with either hand. If he can add a bit of range to his arsenal, he could be a player that small schools will be looking at.